Available graphics card upgrades

hi, I have have a Mac Pro and have been running bot Windows and Mac on it with Bootcamp. Problem is I feel like i need a better graphics card, better than the 5870. What graphics cards could I possibly use that are a higher version than this? Does it matter if it is not made for MAC?

My understanding, sadly, is no.
AFAIK, the 7800 or the Quadro is only available as a BTO...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=636214&#636214
Patrick

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Is it possible to upgrade this machine (spec's below) for better graphics preformance? Reading past postings left me with little hope. Any and all sound advice word be very appreciated. Many Thanks, Scott
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
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BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.73GHz
Memory: 502MB RAM
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Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
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Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_FF041179&REV_03
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
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Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4497 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/7/2006 08:56:16, 45697 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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VDD: n/a
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I have Satellite Pro M70. Generally the graphic card upgrade on notebooks is not possible. CPU maybe but graphic card . I really dont believe it.
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Looking for Macbook Graphics Card Upgrade

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I recently saw a Graphics Card Upgrade Kit for a Macbook Pro and was wondering if Apple offers a Graphics Card Upgrade Kit for a Macbook.
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Nevin
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Welcome to the discsussions!
The graphics chipset is integrated into the logic board and cannot be replaced or upgraded.
Are you sure you saw one for the MacBook Pro and not the Mac Pro desktop tower?

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Slimline s5-1010 - HDMI graphics card upgrade, what graphics cards will work in slimline box? Cheap will do, under 100. Has 1 PCI Express x16, but the slot on back of pc looks about 2" too short for this?

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I think you will find there are more users of the ATI Radeon 9800 that DON'T have a 300w PSU, than those that do. It would leave out the majority of the G4 line if it were absolutely necessary. As I see it, it isn't absolutely necessary, and, it is also the ONLY higher end upgrade graphics card commercially produced for 2x, 4x AGP systems, most of which, DON'T have a 300w PSU.
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As for the piggyback connection, that is how you connect the power to the 9800. A splitter molex cable is used to split power from the superdrive connection, between the superdrive and the 9800.
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My understanding, sadly, is no.
AFAIK, the 7800 or the Quadro is only available as a BTO...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=636214&#636214
Patrick

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HP is telling me that a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS is recomended for an upgrade on my IQ815 desktop touchscreen. But it only has 512MB of memory. i would like to put a NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT has 1024MB of RAM on it or 1 dollar more. Could I put this one in and it would work?
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This is the HP Hardware info on the IQ815 TouchScreen Computer, if it helps.
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Here are the specs for your HP Pavilion a1020n Desktop Computer and it's PTGD-LA (Goldfish3) motherboard. According to the specs, your computer has no dedicated graphics card expansion slot. The only expansion slots available on this system are three traditional and/or conventional PCI slots. One of these slots currently contains a K56flex modem.
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Need help with power supply & graphics card upgrades

I have a HP Pavilion p6320y that I bought 8 months ago. AMD Phenom II x4820 Quad Core processor. I play WoW and since the last big patch, have been suffering with low fps. I updated drivers and followed all the advice given to me by Blizz and finally figured out that my Nvidia GeForce 9100 (integrated graphics) isn't good enough anymore.
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Well, you are starting out from a fairly low baseline with the integrated graphics. It will not cost much to have a substantial increase if all you want to do is run WoW without error messages. Yes, the 300w power supply is an issue and rules out any card that will require its own power (i.e. needs its own power cord like a hard drive) but there are several mid-grade cards that can run off bus power alone (i.e. just from the pci-e slot itself). Just taking a quick look at newegg.com I see the following:
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GeForce 9500GT a little over $50
Any of these should get you where you want to be and not require a PS upgrade. The slot you have available is a PCI Express x16 slot so don't look at AGP cards; they will not work. If you want to install the card you mention you need to get a better PSU.

Lenovo H520 Graphic Card Upgrade

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You do not really have to go higher than 8gb, I upgraded to 8gb and then went up to 16gb because I play a lot of Xbox 1 and PS4 level games while running a few programs
Anyways, PSU you need at least 600W, I got a Corsair CX600 from Amazon for $60 (brand new).
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Graphics Card Upgrade with 2008 MacPro?

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RE: Mac Pro silver tower (2006-2012) Replacement Graphics cards
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• Apple-firmware 5770, about US$250** works near full speed in every model Mac Pro, Drivers in 10.6.5 [BUT! This card has just been discontinued and is no longer available in the Apple Store, or at many Apple Resellers]
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That is a desktop processor and will not fit in any laptop. Right now some of the HP Support pages are down but I believe you can install an A10 AMD CPU which would improve the graphics just a little. There is no graphics "card" as you might be thinking of. It is a flat motherboard inside the laptop case with all the chips including video soldered on that board. The video comes from within the processor working with helping chips on the motherboard. An A10 processor provides slightly better graphics but nothing that will increase the gaming potential very much. That is a business laptop for doing Powerpoints and Spreadsheets and maybe watching a youtube video or playing a DVD. It is not a gamer. HP now makes the Omen laptop at about $1500 which would handle most high end games.

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I would think it is wise to purchase a new laptop. My parent owns a G71-340us and the model is pretty old. HP will charge a lot of money just to replace the motherboard. You could spend a little more money for a new laptop with better specification. Plus, count the time and money that they have to dismantle the system, take all the parts out, and reinsert it again. If you still want to look for the part, there is a link for parts in the HP website. http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?type=PROD&SearchText=VM114UA

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